Jackson Health System - 2023 Report To The Community

Bigger and better than ever

2023 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Exceeding expectations

A note from the Chief Executive Officer

Imagine a baby so ill that he needs a new heart and a new kidney.

Imagine this child, just to survive the wait for those organs, needs a mechanical heart implanted in his tiny chest.

Now imagine the baby, only two months old, is smaller than anyone who has ever received that kind of artificial heart in our community.

In partnership with UHealth - University of Miami Health System, Jackson is changing lives in some of the most sophisticated and complex frontiers of modern medicine: fetal surgery for babies whose lives are in danger before they’re even born; spinal rehabilitation for trauma patients regaining their independence after others doubted they’d ever re-learn to walk; a liver transplant and open-heart surgery conducted simultaneously.

For too long, Jackson’s mission of caring for the people of Miami-Dade County regardless of their ability to pay created a false narrative that our hospitals were exclusively for poor people. The beauty of Jackson is that our hospitals are for all people.

With new and remodeled facilities from Doral to Cutler Bay, Jackson is proving that a system owned by its taxpayers and committed to academic medicine can also be the destination of choice for the most discerning of patients.

Fortunately for this baby and his family, they don’t have to imagine a solution. They only had to come to Jackson Health System. This one little miracle exemplifies so many of the services that make Jackson special, not just in South Florida, but across the country and around the world. Specialists from our Miami Transplant Institute, UHealth Jackson Children’s Care, and Jackson Heart Institute are working in harmony to provide him the best chance at long and healthy life – just as each of them does for hundreds of other patients each year.

We know how much it means when you trust us with your family’s care. We will never take that for granted, and we are always growing forward to exceed your expectations.

Sincerely,

Carlos A. Migoya, Chief Executive Officer Jackson Health System

“ This one little miracle exemplifies so many of the services that make Jackson special, not just in South Florida, but across the country and around the world. ”

the Board of Trustees Chairman

The essence of our legacy is a 105-year-old promise to deliver a single standard of care for every Miami-Dade County resident. We held true to that pledge through every phase of the COVID-19 crisis, and even learned new ways of attacking disparities in both care and outcomes.

The light of our reputation is a tireless pursuit of medical advancement, extending life and reducing suffering across a wide range of illnesses and injuries. As researchers grapple with the long-term impacts of this virus, Jackson caregivers are blazing new trails. From complex lung transplant addressing extreme pulmonary damage to intensive behavioral health addressing the invisible scars of the pandemic, Jackson continues to rise.

But even as Jackson grows – in footprint and workforce, in science and in miracles – we remain grounded in this community. This is home to our more than 14,000 best-in-class nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. This is home to the patients who represent most of our nearly 500,000 annual visits.

In the years to come, Jackson will continue evolving to compete in a fast-changing industry and serve a fast-growing population. We will become smarter, faster, and stronger. And we will do what it takes to ensure these last 105 years are only the prologue: we have so much more to give. Thank you for being a part of this incredible history and exciting future.

Sincerely,

Walter T. Richardson Chairman Public Health Trust Board of Trustees

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“ In the years to come, Jackson will continue evolving to compete in a fast-changing industry and serve a fast-growing population. We will become smarter, faster, and stronger. ”

A community lifeline for 30 years

• Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial opened on August 3, 1992, and cemented its role as a critical community lifeline almost immediately when Hurricane Andrew devastated Miami-Dade County 21 days later. The reinforced rooftop helipad withstood the 20,000-pound Blackhawk helicopters used to transport patients to Ryder Trauma in the aftermath of Andrew.

• In 2001, Ryder Trauma became the U.S. Army’s only surgical training facility. Forward surgical teams come to train alongside Ryder Trauma’s renowned surgeons and nurses before being deployed to combat zones.

Grateful trauma patients share their stories.

• Researchers at the William Lehman Injury Research Center at Ryder Trauma study trends in motor vehicle accidents. Their work has led to protocols for treating crash victims nationwide.

• With an average of 5,500 patients a year, Ryder Trauma remains one of the busiest trauma centers in South Florida. In 2016, the Level II trauma center at Jackson South Medical Center opened, expanding Jackson’s reach on this lifesaving service to people in south Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys. It was formally renamed Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson South.

New look Same tradition of care

Recent expansions of Jackson’s services to every corner of the county transformed the community’s access to quality care. From Jackson West Medical Center in Doral to the network of UHealth Jackson Urgent Care centers to Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UHealth/Jackson Memorial.

In 2022, expansion and modernization efforts focused mostly on Jackson Memorial Hospital, creating a welcoming environment and enhancing patient care.

UHealth Jackson Critical Care Pavilion features private intensive care suites to support transplant and neurosurgery. Jackson Memorial is the first Florida healthcare facility to introduce an innovative minimally invasive procedure to support patients in its intensive care units (ICU) in need of a feeding tube. The simple and quick procedure allows more healthcare workers, such as intermediate and critical care staff, to care for patients when the need for adequate nutrition is greatest.

The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial specializes in high-risk pregnancies and maternal care. It is the only academic medical center in South Florida providing expert high-risk pregnancy care and high-risk neonatal care under the same roof.

Holtz Children’s Hospital, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeastern United States, offers highly specialized medical expertise in a caring environment that embraces the philosophy of family-centered care.

CEO Carlos A. Migoya thanks Miami-Dade County voters for supporting Jackson Health System’s modernization.

Milestones and medical firsts Expertise gives patients new hope for the future

New era for lung transplantation and complex lung disease

The Lung Center at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI), an affiliation between Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System, combines experience, expertise, and a multidisciplinary medical approach to treating adult and pediatric patients with complex lung diseases. The Lung Center – formed in March 2022 – is led by internationally renowned surgeon Tiago Machuca, MD, PhD, director of the Lung Center and a professor of clinical surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

In addition to lung transplants, the center provides treatment options for complex lung diseases, including robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, ECMO, post-COVID lung therapy, lung volume reduction for emphysema, and more.

“Patients with complex lung disease often times have very limited therapeutic options and poor functional capacity,” Dr. Machuca said. “The Lung Center at MTI focuses on providing these patients with a second chance to prolong both quantity and quality of life.”

Some of those complex cases are the result of COVID. Jackson Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a leader in providing care to some of the sickest patients affected by the pandemic, some of whom face long-term lung damage likely to necessitate a lung transplant.

Historic 500th intestinal transplant is a success

A transplant team led by Rodrigo Vianna, MD, PhD, director and chief of liver, intestinal, and multivisceral transplant at Miami Transplant Institute (MTI), performed an en-bloc transplantation of the liver, stomach, pancreas, and small and large bowel/colon, making history in the process.

Stephanie Jira’s surgery marked the 500th intestinal transplant at MTI. Diagnosed with a rare intestinal disorder as a teenager in 1997, Jira eventually found her way to Jackson from Arkansas as her health challenges continued to mount.

Lung transplant saved COVID patient.

MTI milestone is life-changing for one patient.

Most living donor kidney surgeries are now done robotically at MTI.

Expertise, compassion, and bright futures define NICU

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Holtz Children’s Hospital has among the highest survival rates in the country, thanks to its many advanced therapies and leading-edge research in the care of critically ill infants.

Jackson’s little miracles are cared for by multidisciplinary teams of medical professionals in a family-centered environment. This combination or expertise and compassion is priceless to parents.

Healthy twins are happy ending to complicated pregnancy.

The Power of Two: Transforming lives

The world-class resources at Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System have come together to offer state-of-the-art neurosurgical services through UHealth/ Jackson Neurosurgery. Using the latest and most innovative surgical technologies, including minimally invasive spine surgery, robotics, and complex spinal reconstructions, a renowned team

provides comprehensive and specialized patient care with superior outcomes. Every member of our team is subspecialized in spine care, offering care ranging from routine procedures and surgeries to more complex spine patients who are undiagnosed or need additional surgery.

Competitive gymnast Ella Chase gets a second chance after back surgery.

Learn more about the benefits of bariatric surgery.

Better together: Jackson Health System builds community

In the winner’s circle

Jackson Health System was the official medical provider of the F1 Miami Grand Prix, held in May in Miami Gardens. Our world-renowned physicians, nurses, and staff from Ryder Trauma at Jackson Memorial were onsite ensuring the safety of drivers and F1 employees.

Grassroots connections

Jackson North Medical Center CEO M. Sandra Severe and her leadership team hosted local Haitian Americans at a hospital open house held in conjunction with the Haitian Chamber of Commerce and Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center. Severe, who became Jackson North’s CEO in February 2022, spoke about her vision and quality and customer service initiatives.

Strengthening families across South Florida

The Parental Guidance series brings together UHealth Jackson Children’s Care pediatric experts and parents across South Florida to dive into relevant topics related to raising healthy and happy children. Interactive episodes explore issues ranging from nutrition and mental health to potty training. The popular family-friendly episodes allow parents and their children to learn and grow together.

Respite for NICU parents

A newly reimagined respite room provides a serene and welcoming place for families with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Holtz Children’s Hospital. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami’s One M1am1 team, in partnership with ICU Baby and Holtz Children’s, celebrated a ribbon-cutting event with doctors, nurses, and NICU families.

“Badge on or off, people are our hearts.”

– Mike Bien-Aime, HR business partner at Jackson Memorial Hospital

Jackson Health Foundation: Powerful partnerships and

Shriners Children’s Orthopedic Center at UHealth Jackson Children’s Care

$16 million grant will support new regional center of excellence

The unprecedented grant, announced by Jackson Health System, Jackson Health Foundation, UHealth – University of Miami Health System, and Shriners Children’s Hospital, will bring world-class pediatric orthopedic care to the region. With a signature space and new endowed chairs for pediatric orthopedics and pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation, the Shriners Children’s Pediatric Orthopedic Center will provide advanced world-class care for children with traumatic injuries and debilitating conditions.

The affiliation will also be the catalyst for a new, state-of-the-art facility exclusively focused on outpatient pediatric care, housing all ambulatory children’s services at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus under one roof.

Record year for annual Golden Angels Gala

The Golden Angel Society is Jackson Health Foundation’s premier giving organization. In 2022, the annual Golden Angels Gala brought together more than 700 philanthropists and community leaders, raising $4.6 million, a record for the annual celebration of donors who advance Jackson’s mission through their philanthropic efforts. Golden Angels’ gifts support capital improvements and help ensure that Jackson continues to provide the highest quality of care and discover new treatment options through groundbreaking research.

The Guardian Angels, a membership group within Jackson Health Foundation, raise funds to expand pediatric specialty programs at Holtz Children’s Hospital and throughout Jackson Health System. Their annual Guardians of the Children Luncheon and Fashion Show raised more than $600,000 in 2022.

Guardian Angels raise more than $600,000 in support of Holtz Children’s Hospital

Community support is important to Jackson Health System. To find out how you can get involved, contact Jackson Health Foundation today at 305-585-GIVE (4483) or visit JacksonHealthFoundation.org

and generous donors build world-class care

is available for their hospitalized babies 24/7.

Jackson West, home of José Milton Memorial Hospital, celebrates first anniversary

Jackson West Medical Center and José Milton Memorial Hospital celebrated their first anniversary on August 2, 2022. Since its grand opening, more than 30,000 patients have been treated at the state-of-the-art medical center, and more than 200 babies have been born at the facility. It is ranked among the top five percent of Florida hospitals, with patients consistently giving high marks for quality of care and willingness to recommend services to family and friends.

Holiday toy drive

Our annual Holiday Toy Drive allows us to bring the magic of the holidays to our hospitals. With more than 2,500 toys donated and more than $43,000 raised, our “elves” are too many to name. We are incredibly grateful to all who supported our toy drive for our pediatric patients and helped bring a smile to their faces.

this year on this state-of-the-art facility, which will be a role-model in quality, efficiency, and experience.

Facts and Statistics FY 2021/2022